US Bridges

Constitution Route over James River & CSX Trans.

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · Buckham&albem Cl · Structure no. 000000000000447

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,010 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Route over James River & CSX Trans. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Constitution Route over James River & CSX Trans. in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,456 by 2042. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Route
CrossesJames River & CSX Trans.
LocationBuckham&albem Cl
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79501, -78.49307
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,010 ft (307.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,171 (2022)
Projected traffic7,456 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Route over James River & CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Route over James River & CSX Trans. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Constitution Route over James River & CSX Trans. carry?

About 6,171 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Constitution Route over James River & CSX Trans.?

The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Route over James River & CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.